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Volkswagen recalls 22,524 ID.4s over battery fire risk
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 ID.4 electric vehicles in the United States over a possible battery fire risk.
The recall covers 2023–2026 models, and Volkswagen estimates that 0.1% of the recalled vehicles are affected.
The company says some charging patterns could trigger overheating when the battery is charged above 80%, but the root cause is not known.
Volkswagen decided to recall the vehicles after receiving reports of 22 incidents from US customers.
Until it develops a permanent fix, owners are advised not to charge past 80%.
Some vehicles may be set up to limit charging to that level, depending on their configuration and internet connection.
The recall adds to earlier ID.4 battery-related recalls in the US and Europe this year, though it is unclear whether the problems are linked.
Volkswagen is recalling 22,524 ID.4 vehicles over a potential battery fire risk.
The affected vehicles include 2023-2026 models, and the recall is limited to the United States.
Until a fix is available, Volkswagen advises owners not to charge above 80%.
The company estimates that 0.1% of the recalled vehicles are affected.
Volkswagen says the root cause is unknown, but certain charging profiles above 80% state of charge may trigger battery thermal propagation.
- Who
- Volkswagen and owners of 22,524 ID.4 vehicles.
- What
- Volkswagen is recalling the vehicles over a potential battery fire risk and advises owners not to charge above 80%.
- When
- Volkswagen made the recall decision on September 23, 2026; the recall documents were filed in October 2026.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- Certain charging profiles above 80% state of charge may trigger thermal propagation in some high-voltage batteries. Volkswagen says the root cause is unknown.
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The root cause is unknown, however in certain high-voltage batteries within the affected vehiclepopulation, certain charging profiles combined with a state of charge over 80% may trigger thermal propagation within the high-voltage battery
Volkswagen says it received reports of 22 incidents from U.S. customers during this period.
Volkswagen decided to issue the recall.
Volkswagen filed recall documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Vehicles recalled
- 22,524 Volkswagen ID.4s
- Model years
- 2023-2026
- Estimated share affected
- 0.1%
- Recommended maximum charge
- 80%
- Battery supplier
- SK
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